1923 Peace $1 NGC MS65
Morgan Silver Dollars were struck from 1878 through 1904 and later, again, in 1921, due to a silver shortage after World War I. There was a public cry for a new silver dollar coin to be struck, one that honored the end of the Great War. The public also wanted a more vibrant looking coinage, as opposed to their current boring style.
The United States Mint held a coin design competition for the new silver dollar coin. Numerous experienced coin designers entered their best design candidates. However, one designer was not very likely to win this competition. Not only was he the youngest person in the competition, but he had never created a winning coin design before.
Anthony de Francisci was an Italian Immigrant who had come to America in 1905, and he became an American citizen in 1913. De Francisci’s designs won this competition, and that fact elevated his artistic career.
His 24-year-old wife, Teresa, modelled as Miss Liberty for him. This coin was one of the first contemporary designs of the “Roaring Twenties,” and his image of his youthful wife as the new Miss Liberty was well-received.
On the obverse, Miss Liberty wore a spectacular radiant crown with the sun’s rays emanating from it. She faced to the left and the word “LIBERTY,” was displayed on the upper periphery and the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” with the letter “U” represented in the Roman style as “V,” was separated by the truncation of Miss Liberty’s neck. The date of striking is below Miss Liberty’s neck.
His reverse depicted a smaller but still regal American Bald Eagle, but unlike its predecessor, its wings were folded. The eagle was perched on a rock, upon which the word “PEACE,” in inscribed. Prominent are the numerous rays of the sun behind the eagle. On the upper periphery is inscribed, in two lines, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and the motto, “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The denomination, “ONE DOLLAR,” is also separated by the eagle.
This coin was struck in 1923, and it was struck by the Philadelphia Mint. There is no mintmark present, as is typical for the Philadelphia Mint. The Mint struck 30,800,000 silver dollar coins in total.
This coin is graded as MS65 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), one of the three most popular and desirable grading services in existence. Coins graded as MS65 or higher are considered as “investment quality.”
Simply click the “Add to Cart” button now or call 1-800-880-4653 to speak to one of our highly trained numismatists, who will be happy to assist you.
The United States Mint held a coin design competition for the new silver dollar coin. Numerous experienced coin designers entered their best design candidates. However, one designer was not very likely to win this competition. Not only was he the youngest person in the competition, but he had never created a winning coin design before.
Anthony de Francisci was an Italian Immigrant who had come to America in 1905, and he became an American citizen in 1913. De Francisci’s designs won this competition, and that fact elevated his artistic career.
His 24-year-old wife, Teresa, modelled as Miss Liberty for him. This coin was one of the first contemporary designs of the “Roaring Twenties,” and his image of his youthful wife as the new Miss Liberty was well-received.
On the obverse, Miss Liberty wore a spectacular radiant crown with the sun’s rays emanating from it. She faced to the left and the word “LIBERTY,” was displayed on the upper periphery and the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” with the letter “U” represented in the Roman style as “V,” was separated by the truncation of Miss Liberty’s neck. The date of striking is below Miss Liberty’s neck.
His reverse depicted a smaller but still regal American Bald Eagle, but unlike its predecessor, its wings were folded. The eagle was perched on a rock, upon which the word “PEACE,” in inscribed. Prominent are the numerous rays of the sun behind the eagle. On the upper periphery is inscribed, in two lines, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and the motto, “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The denomination, “ONE DOLLAR,” is also separated by the eagle.
This coin was struck in 1923, and it was struck by the Philadelphia Mint. There is no mintmark present, as is typical for the Philadelphia Mint. The Mint struck 30,800,000 silver dollar coins in total.
This coin is graded as MS65 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), one of the three most popular and desirable grading services in existence. Coins graded as MS65 or higher are considered as “investment quality.”
Simply click the “Add to Cart” button now or call 1-800-880-4653 to speak to one of our highly trained numismatists, who will be happy to assist you.
| Specifications | |
| Year | 1923 |
| Denomination | One Dollar |
| Grade | MS65 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Grading Service | NGC |
| Weight | .77344 |
| Fineness | .900 Fine Silver |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Manufacturer | The United States Mint |
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